# Nikola Kasabov

> Bulgarian mathematician in New Zealand

**Wikidata**: [Q12288421](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12288421)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikola_Kasabov)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/nikola-kasabov

## Summary
Nikola Kasabov is a Bulgarian mathematician and computer scientist based in New Zealand, serving as professor emeritus at Auckland University of Technology. He is a long‑time academic researcher and supervisor, recognized as a Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi (2001) and as an IEEE Fellow (2010).

## Biography
- Born: 1948-08-12, Svishtov (People's Republic of Bulgaria)
- Nationality: Bulgarian
- Education: Master of Science (Technical University of Sofia, 1966–1971); Doctor of Philosophy (Technical University of Sofia, 1972–1975)
- Known for: Academic research and supervision in mathematics and computer science; extensive indexed publications and doctoral supervision
- Employer(s): Auckland University of Technology (employed from 2002; professor emeritus from 2022); University of Otago (1992–2002, professor); Technical University of Sofia (associate professor, 1976–2002); University of Essex (1990–1991); Ulster University (2020–2024); Institute of Information and Communication Technologies (visiting professor, 2022–2025)
- Field(s): Mathematics; computer science; university teaching

## Contributions
Nikola Kasabov has a sustained body of academic work and institutional leadership across Bulgaria, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. He has authored and published research indexed by major scholarly services, with author identifiers including Scopus (35585005300), DBLP (k/NikolaKKasabov), Google Scholar (YTa9Dz4AAAAJ), and IEEE Xplore (37280203600). He supervised numerous doctoral students whose theses are archived (examples: Helena Bahrami; Muhaini Othman; Frances Joseph; Elisa Capecci; Stefan Schliebs; Kshitij Dhoble). Kasabov held long-term academic posts: associate professor at the Technical University of Sofia (1976–2002), professor at the University of Otago (1992–2002), and academic staff at Auckland University of Technology from 2002, becoming professor emeritus in 2022. He served as a visiting professor at the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies (2022–2025) and held an appointment at Ulster University (2020–2024). His work has been recognized by major honours, including Fellowship of the Royal Society Te Apārangi (2001) and IEEE Fellow (2010), indicating peer recognition for research and professional contributions.

## FAQs
### Q: Who is Nikola Kasabov?
A: Nikola Kasabov is a Bulgarian mathematician and computer scientist who has worked as a university teacher and researcher in Bulgaria, the UK, and New Zealand. He is professor emeritus at Auckland University of Technology.

### Q: Where did he study and receive his degrees?
A: He completed a Master of Science (1966–1971) and a Doctor of Philosophy (1972–1975) at the Technical University of Sofia.

### Q: What major honours has he received?
A: He was elected Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi in 2001 and became an IEEE Fellow in 2010. He is also a Fellow of the New Zealand Computer Society and the Institution of Electrical Engineers.

### Q: Has he supervised doctoral students?
A: Yes. He has supervised multiple doctoral students, including Helena Bahrami, Muhaini Othman, Frances Joseph, Elisa Capecci, Stefan Schliebs, and Kshitij Dhoble.

### Q: What is his current status?
A: He is listed as professor emeritus at Auckland University of Technology, a position noted as starting in 2022.

## Why They Matter
Nikola Kasabov's career combines sustained academic output, doctoral supervision, and institutional service across multiple countries. His long tenure at the Technical University of Sofia (1976–2002) laid a foundation for his later roles in New Zealand, where he joined the University of Otago (1992–2002) and then Auckland University of Technology (from 2002), advancing to professor emeritus in 2022. Recognition as a Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi (2001) marks national acknowledgment in New Zealand of his contributions to science and academia. The IEEE Fellowship (2010) represents international professional recognition in engineering and computing. Through registered author identifiers across DBLP, Scopus, IEEE Xplore, and Google Scholar, Kasabov’s publications are part of the scholarly record and have supported the training and careers of multiple doctoral researchers. Without his sustained roles in teaching, supervision, and research, several doctoral theses and the institutional development at his employers would have been different. His fellowships and cross‑institutional appointments reflect influence on research standards, graduate education, and professional communities in mathematics and computer science.

## Notable For
- Elected Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi (2001).
- Named IEEE Fellow (2010).
- Professor emeritus, Auckland University of Technology (position held from 2022).
- Long-term associate professorship at Technical University of Sofia (1976–2002).
- Supervision of numerous doctoral students (examples include Helena Bahrami, Muhaini Othman, Frances Joseph, Elisa Capecci, Stefan Schliebs, Kshitij Dhoble).

## Body

### Personal and identity
- Full name: Nikola Kirilov Kasabov (aliases include N Kasabov, NK Kasabov, Nik Kasabov, Nikola Kassabov, N. Kassabov, Nikola Kosabov).
- Born 1948-08-12 in Svishtov, People's Republic of Bulgaria.
- Family: child Kapka Kassabova.
- Sex or gender: male.
- Standard identifiers: ISNI 0000000121421531; VIAF 85499001; Scopus author ID 35585005300; DBLP k/NikolaKKasabov; Google Scholar YTa9Dz4AAAAJ; IEEE Xplore author ID 37280203600.

### Education
- Master of Science, Technical University of Sofia, 1966–1971.
- Doctor of Philosophy, Technical University of Sofia, 1972–1975.

### Academic career and appointments
- Technical University of Sofia — associate professor (start 1976-09-01; end 2002-06-01).
- University of Essex — employed 1990–1991.
- University of Otago — professor (1992–2002).
- Auckland University of Technology — employed from 2002; professor emeritus since 2022.
- Ulster University — employed 2020-03-01 to 2024-03-01.
- Institute of Information and Communication Technologies (Sofia) — visiting professor 2022-10-05 to 2025-10-05.

### Research, publications, and supervision
- Publications indexed under multiple major services (DBLP, Scopus, IEEE Xplore, Google Scholar).
- Doctoral students supervised (selected): Helena Bahrami; Muhaini Othman; Frances Joseph; Elisa Capecci; Kshitij Dhoble; Stefan Schliebs; Haza Nuzly Abdull Hamed; David Parry; Harya Widiputra; Brendon J Woodford.
- Author identifiers enable retrieval of published works and citation records.

### Awards and honours
- Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi (point in time: 2001).
- IEEE Fellow (point in time: 2010).
- Fellow of the New Zealand Computer Society.
- Fellow of the Institution of Electrical Engineers.
- Member of the Royal Academy of Engineering (listed among memberships).

### Affiliations and positions held
- Position held: professor emeritus at Auckland University of Technology (start time: 2022).
- Employer history documents roles across Bulgaria, the UK, and New Zealand.

### Selected authority and library identifiers
- ISNI: 0000000121421531
- VIAF: 85499001
- GND: 120156016
- Library of Congress: n94003451
- Other catalog and author IDs as listed in bibliographic records.

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